Window Regulator Failed Problems of Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible owners have reported 5 problems related to window regulator failed (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Window Regulator Failed problem of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Failure Date: 05/23/2011

Window regulator failed. This is the 3rd of 4 window regulators to fail. Rear passenger window failed to ascend leaving cabin open to weather. Potential for accident increased as driver was forced to divide attention between failed window and driving tasks at near highway speeds.

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2 Window Regulator Failed problem of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Failure Date: 07/15/2010

Power window regulators fail on 2004 vw beetle conertible rear windows. I have replaced 2 of tm so far in 50,000 miles. The first one was $375 for the parts only and now they have decided to increase that price to $672! it is absolutely ridiculous that they charge that much for a faulty part and the new ones are no better. If I pay the dealership to install it, it is at least $1,200. Something needs to be done!.

3 Window Regulator Failed problem of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Failure Date: 07/01/2009

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked when she changed gears. The failure progressed over time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced which was done at that time. The contact also stated that both the front window regulator motors failed; the vehicle was repaired at a local repair shop. The door lock actuators failed and were repaired at a repair shop. The air bag light illuminated and the contact was informed that the air bag sensor had failed. The vehicle was being repaired. The rear windshield was beginning to detach from the structure of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 75,347 and the current mileage was 93,800.

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4 Window Regulator Failed problem of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Failure Date: 01/20/2009

2004 vw New Beetle Convertible. Vehicle has 39,000 miles and is recently out of warranty. Dealer service told me me that driver's side front window regulator is bad and needs to be replaced. Given the number of complaints entered regarding these window regulators, the manufacturer should replace them free of charge! how does a window regulator fail on a four-year-old car with 39000 miles?!?!?!?.

5 Window Regulator Failed problem of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Failure Date: 08/01/2008

2003 vw beetle convertible rear window regulator failure with approx 23,000 miles on car. Both rear windows regulators have failed in the past year allowing the rear windows to fall down into the car with a very loud noise which could easily distract the driver. Once it has fallen down it cannot be raised and could cause problems in a very cold or hot environment. Vw has extended the warranty on the front windows but has done nothing about the rear window failures.


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